The port blood vessel keeper at a height of 30 meters

“Having worked for more than 20 years, honestly there are many opportunities to change jobs and develop further, but I really love this job so I don't want to move to another position,” Mr. Phu honestly shared.

At a height of more than 30 meters, under the scorching sun or in the middle of the wind and rain whistling through the cabin, Hoang Minh Phu still quietly controls the giant crane, lifting and lowering each container one after another like a steady heartbeat of the Port industry. It is not a job for those who are afraid of heights or loneliness. It is also not for those who lack perseverance and dedication. But for Mr. Phu, it is where he belongs and has devoted his life.

People of Kaizen, of the sky

Comrade Hoang Minh Phu is a crane operator of the Mechanical Team, Tan Vu Port Branch, Hai Phong Port Joint Stock Company. He is a typical advanced representative of Vietnam National Shipping Lines (VIMC) attending the 6th Patriotic Emulation Congress of the Finance sector in 2025. A person who is not used to talking much, not good at giving speeches, but with more than 20 years of diligence, Mr. Phu has left his mark with his own work efficiency and specific, practical Kaizen initiatives, improving from small details but bringing great efficiency to the entire exploitation chain.

Working continuously for up to 6 hours each shift when the ship docks at the port to load cargo. That means that operators like Mr. Phu have to stretch themselves throughout that time in the crane cabin, minimizing leaving their positions. Two occupational diseases of workers like Mr. Phu are farsightedness and kidney stones. Farsightedness is caused by workers having to constantly focus on observing objects at a distance. Kidney stones are caused by not being able to leave the cabin to go to the toilet for a long time. But those occupational diseases do not make him falter. On the contrary, it is proof that behind each container lifted is sweat, effort, and the silent trade-off of frontline workers outside the port.

Nurturing for the next generation

“I am currently also working as a teaching assistant for new staff.” The statement is light, but behind it is a journey of silent knowledge transfer. Mr. Phu does not teach with PowerPoint. He only teaches new people practical experience accumulated over decades, how to handle unusual situations when the wind is strong, how to stay awake after many hours without leaving the cabin, or how to maintain respect for the job you are doing even if it is the quietest job.

He doesn't talk about his love for his job as a slogan. He lives with his job as an essential part, without embellishment or drama.

His story was also spread at the Ministry of Finance as a shining example of dedication - creativity - resilience in a harsh working environment.

Not only that, right at the headquarters of Vietnam National Shipping Lines, Mr. Nguyen Canh Tinh - Chairman of the Board of Directors of VIMC directly presented gifts and honored him. It was not only a material reward, but also a recognition for an individual who has steadfastly accompanied the Corporation on its journey of sustainable development.

He represents the generation of workers who have – are – and will continue to build a strong image of the Vietnamese seaport industry, not by words, but by precise operations every day.

Mr. Phu could have chosen to change careers, to move to a lighter job with higher income. But he chose to stay. Not because of lack of opportunities. Not because of lack of ability. But because “I truly love this job”. In an era where sustainable values seem to be increasingly rare, such love for the job is even more precious.

Where others see only steel, cables and containers, Hoang Minh Phu sees confidence and pride. And thanks to people like him, the country's trade veins are still kept in a precise, steady and steady rhythm.

Source: https://vimc.co/nguoi-giu-mach-mau-cang-bien-o-do-cao-30-met/